Question 1

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Accepted Answer

A condition in which the muscles of the pelvic floor are too weak, too  tight, or not coordinating properly, leading to pain, incontinence, or  pelvic pressure.

Question 2

Pelvic Pain

Accepted Answer

Chronic or acute discomfort in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum,  which may be caused by muscle tension, nerve irritation, inflammation,  or structural issues.

Question 3

Incontinence (Urinary and Fecal)

Accepted Answer

The  involuntary loss of urine or stool, which may result from weakened  pelvic floor muscles, nerve dysfunction, or structural changes.

Question 4

Perimenopause/Menopause

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes that can lead to pelvic floor weakness, vaginal dryness, urinary urgency, and sexual discomfort.

Question 5

Pudendal Neuralgia

Accepted Answer

Irritation or compression of the pudendal nerve, causing sharp, burning, or stabbing pelvic pain, often worsened by sitting.

Question 6

Interstitial Cystitis

Accepted Answer

A chronic bladder condition causing pain, pressure, urinary frequency, and urgency without infection.

Question 7

Urinary Frequency and Urgency

Accepted Answer

Needing to urinate more often than usual or experiencing a sudden,  strong urge to urinate, sometimes linked to pelvic floor dysfunction or  bladder conditions.

Question 8

Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence

Accepted Answer

Urinary leakage following prostate removal surgery, often due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.

Question 9

Prolapse

Accepted Answer

Dropping of the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum) into the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor support structures.

Question 10

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

Accepted Answer

Separation  of the abdominal muscles, often occurring during or after pregnancy,  which can affect core stability and pelvic floor function.

Question 11

Prenatal and Postpartum

Accepted Answer

Pelvic floor therapy during and after pregnancy to manage pain, prepare  for childbirth, and restore strength, coordination, and function.

Question 12

Prostate Issues (Chronic Pelvic Pain)

Accepted Answer

Pelvic  pain or urinary symptoms related to prostate inflammation or  dysfunction, often involving muscle tension in the pelvic floor.

Question 13

Constipation

Accepted Answer

Difficulty passing stool, which can be linked to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction or poor coordination during bowel movements.

Question 14

Endometriosis

Accepted Answer

A  condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, leading to  pelvic pain, inflammation, and sometimes pelvic floor muscle tension.

Physical & Occupational Therapy

(201) 796-1138

Pelvic Floor Therapy Services

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Pain

Incontinence (Urinary and Fecal)

Perimenopause/Menopause

Pudendal Neuralgia

Interstitial Cystitis

Urinary Frequency and Urgency

Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence

Prolapse

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

Prenatal and Postpartum

Prostate Issues (Chronic Pelvic Pain)

Constipation

Endometriosis

Physical & Occupational Therapy

(201) 796-1138

Pelvic Floor Therapy Services

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Pain

Incontinence (Urinary and Fecal)

Perimenopause/Menopause

Pudendal Neuralgia

Interstitial Cystitis

Urinary Frequency and Urgency

Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence

Prolapse

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

Prenatal and Postpartum

Prostate Issues (Chronic Pelvic Pain)

Constipation

Endometriosis